tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963277636652034473.post7890254368109001586..comments2023-09-09T05:35:11.672-07:00Comments on Boots and Saddles: To glue or not to glue?Melhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16627065628317652042noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963277636652034473.post-85357707625103323432010-05-17T18:20:46.491-07:002010-05-17T18:20:46.491-07:00The reason why I like using the beige/clear colore...The reason why I like using the beige/clear colored glue is that you can SEE where it goes easily. That way if some glue does accidentally get where it shouldn't, you can wipe it off before putting the boot on.<br /><br />That's why you should wear two pairs or disposable gloves when you glue. So if you get glue on your hands, you can pull off the outer glove and still have one on to protect you. <br /><br />It is rare for a small amount of glue to cause a problem by getting under the foot - usually the horses stands and bears weight right away distributing any small amount of glue pretty evenly and flat. Don't stress about that too much, it's really not a common problem.enduranceridestuff.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04675520499223277797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963277636652034473.post-87762175224696935602010-05-17T11:37:11.538-07:002010-05-17T11:37:11.538-07:00Another glueing question:
After watching the rene...Another glueing question:<br /><br />After watching the renegade video and seeing him squirt the adhere into the sidewalls at the back of the foot, after the boot was placed on, how did he insure no glue got under the heels? Is is he just the back of the foot (heel bulbs) that I should worry abot (and since I'm using an open backed renegade, I won't be putting glue there)? Just make sure I keep the boot seated well so that the glue doesn't seep under the sole on the side?Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16627065628317652042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963277636652034473.post-12648955638328799772010-05-16T21:51:36.246-07:002010-05-16T21:51:36.246-07:00As usual, I have no useful suggestions - but what ...As usual, I have no useful suggestions - but what do you mean by "cut back the sidewalls"? I know you can cut back the length of the base of the boot, but I'm not sure what you mean by cutting sidewalls.Funderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06358687366401205336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963277636652034473.post-83683823217295676632010-05-16T19:47:02.258-07:002010-05-16T19:47:02.258-07:00Glue the boots so you can see what is involved and...Glue the boots so you can see what is involved and give her a chance to go in them.<br /><br />Then for Tevis, order the boots with the gel inserts...they'll be AWESOME for all that downhill and hardpacked stuff! <br /><br />I just took Chief's glue-ons off, I glued them on all by myself...took them off all by myself too...I'll post photos later. Just plan on using 1 tip per boot and take your time. <br /><br />Virginia City is hard on everything, shoes, boots, horses, riders...lol. <br /><br />I think it's harder on hoof protection than Tevis. <br /><br />I hope to ride Bo in a 100 at the end of the month and will use strap ons. I detest gluing boots unless it's for something important/a lot of days on the same horse, etc.<br /><br />I've seen Dave Rabe glue boots on for people a few minutes before the START of a ride....with Adhere glue there really isn't a need to wait more than a couple of minutes.enduranceridestuff.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04675520499223277797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963277636652034473.post-42569071707558302062010-05-15T13:09:46.601-07:002010-05-15T13:09:46.601-07:00Regarding Virginia City 100... Footing is rough, ...Regarding Virginia City 100... Footing is rough, lots of rocks but some sandy areas as well. I would not wont to ride a mile of that trail without a boot. So personally i would do glue ons at VC. Their is also the Patriots Day 100 in late October if you can make it and Farley is good to go i think that trail would be good to do a 100 on strap ons. No cliffs to fall off of at Vc, just rocks to twist your ankles in :pzach_rabowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07570406541085600902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963277636652034473.post-60573142987618193192010-05-14T10:33:16.835-07:002010-05-14T10:33:16.835-07:00I think the key comment you make in your ruminatin...I think the key comment you make in your ruminating is quote:<br /><br />Here’s my reality – I will be the only person on my crew with booting experience. <br /><br />If that were different, I think you could risk improving on the strap ons. But otherwise, you can't risk a repeat of AR boot stuff.Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06022843273272878598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963277636652034473.post-62495926004903655462010-05-13T19:42:49.406-07:002010-05-13T19:42:49.406-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.zach_rabowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07570406541085600902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963277636652034473.post-80372354676002028232010-05-13T19:42:37.774-07:002010-05-13T19:42:37.774-07:00Yes, be extra careful to what Crysta said about th...Yes, be extra careful to what Crysta said about the Adehre!! Sassy got trimmed yesterday and when we trimmed her you could see 3 big bruised (huge black and red areas) on her sole, all for feet. Both on the back areas near her heal and up on her toe. I was mortified when i saw this. I don't think i will go to WW this year, i don't want to push Sassy to hard so i am considering going to Cooley Ranch 2 day, but i might still go, just have to see how things play out.zach_rabowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07570406541085600902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963277636652034473.post-82626014003783559832010-05-13T15:46:43.560-07:002010-05-13T15:46:43.560-07:00And yes Ashley, Gina is an absolute GEM. I can...And yes Ashley, Gina is an absolute GEM. I can't remember the last time I got such wonderful customer service. (and yes, I'll be writing that in my open letter to them so they can post it on their website after Wild West.Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16627065628317652042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963277636652034473.post-55991650282267518422010-05-13T13:18:23.928-07:002010-05-13T13:18:23.928-07:00Mel --
If you're going to glue Renegades, be s...Mel --<br />If you're going to glue Renegades, be sure to check out Kirt's videos on the gluing process.<br /><br />As far as your question on timing, for how late can you glue boots on for them to be set up -- there's been some rides were Kirt was gluing boots on at 10 at night for a 6 in the morning start.<br /><br />I've personally not tried the glue-ons, but know several local riders who have used them with success. My worst luck with boots has come from glued-on easyboots in the past, and I actualyl trust my strap-on Renegades moreso than glued-on boots.<br /><br />So happy you were able to talk to Gina -- isn't she a gem? -- about what happened at American River. They're so customer-service oriented and helpful, and go out of their way to help riders solve boot issues.Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04720090581233703530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963277636652034473.post-76893007027081901942010-05-13T11:14:34.403-07:002010-05-13T11:14:34.403-07:00Okay, you wanted help and opinions, here you go.
...Okay, you wanted help and opinions, here you go.<br /><br />First, for velcro, get one of these:<br />http://www.madcraftgroup.com/092659.html<br />I saw them at the AERC convention and considered it a MUST HAVE for booted riders. It's super tiny, way easy to pack & carry. Heck, buy a couple, one for in your saddle packs, one for crew box, etc.<br /><br />In regards to the glue or strap-on debate for Wild West, I personally would GLUE. Here's why: 1) it seems you're already leaning toward using glue-ons at Tevis. You're going to want to really test that process well before hand. 2) If the glue-on process does fail, it's really easy to put a strap-on boot instead. It would be harder, IMHO, to decide the strap ons aren't working and then going through the hassle of glueing boots in camp, in between days of the ride. 3) Glueing is a REALLY messy process, especially for first timers. You're going to want to have the ability to get as clean as possibly afterward (wear cruddy clothes). Easier to do before a ride at home than at camp.<br /><br />Are Kurt & Gina going to be at Tevis this year? Would they be willing to glue-on Renegade shells for you before the ride (ala Team Easycare)?<br /><br />One last note, on the Adhere, be extra super careful about getting that glue on the sole of the boot at all. It sets up rock hard and will make a glue-pebble that will be stuck in the boot for your horse to have to walk on. You might contact Chris Martin about the new Goober Glue, which doesn't hold quite as well (at least that's what I'm hearing), but still sets soft and won't make your horse lame if you get some under her heels.Tevis Storieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16172396968690778655noreply@blogger.com